Only Government will decide if I have to be removed: Commissioner Tudravu

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says he will only step down from his position if directed to do so by the Government, amid growing public calls for his resignation.

Speaking on the Department of Information's Voqa Ni Davui programme, Mr Tudravu said his appointment was made by the Government and any decision regarding his tenure would also rest with the authorities.

“The Government appoints me. If the Government says I should step down, then I will have to,” Mr Tudravu said.

“I don’t care what people say. They don’t know what I am dealing with now.”

He said he would await any official decision regarding his role as Police Commissioner.

Mr Tudravu's comments come as the Fiji Police Force faces increasing public scrutiny over ongoing investigations and allegations involving police officers.

Despite the criticism, he said he remained committed to leading the organisation through its current challenges.

“There is a lot happening,” he said.

Mr Tudravu acknowledged the difficulties facing the force but maintained that improvements were underway.

He also appealed for greater recognition of the work carried out by police officers over the years.

“It’s very hard to appreciate what our officers have done. All we are good at is pointing out our weaknesses, and we fail to thank them,” he said.

The Commissioner said he remained focused on improving the Fiji Police Force while awaiting any decision from the Government regarding his position.